Legislation would keep energy standards static

Ohio regulations get tougher year by year

1:19 AM,
Apr. 3, 2014

Written by

Chrissie Thompson
The Cincinnati Enquirer

Scheduled increases in the state's energy-efficiency standards would be put on hold under a bill under consideration in the Ohio Senate.

Ohio established energy-saving standards in 2008, seeking to cut down on energy use and pollution. The rules require utilities to get a certain amount of electricity from renewable sources such as wind and solar power, and force factories to take steps to cut their electricity usage.

Each year, the standards increase, requiring power companies to use more renewable energy and manufacturers to take bigger steps to cut their demand for power. ...